Галузевийдосвід

Advising China Development Bank in relation to financing the construction of an oil refinery plant in Tajikistan for 40 million USD (Phase 1), conducted a complex legal due diligence.

Advising on a regular basis major global development finance institutions such as European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Fund, China Development Bank, as well as international banks, investments funds, and private companies on various financing instruments advanced to leading banks and major industrial enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

Advising EBRD on capital markets law reform project in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which goal is to reform the legal and regulatory environment to boost modern capital market activities, instruments, and infrastructure in two countries.

Representing Sidel, a major global provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging, in committing the first ever protest of a promissory note in Tajikistan to recover payments from an equipment purchaser in Tajikistan.

Azerbaijan

Executed share pledge agreement as in accordance with legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in a transaction between one of the European banks (lender) and a group of companies with a subsidiary in Azerbaijan. Issued a legal opinion for the share pledge transaction. Registered the pledge in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Acted as a local council of the lender/pledgee.

Acted as local legal counsel to the consortium of Islamic Banks in connection to multi-million unsecured complex Loan Transactions under Murabaha;

Acted as local legal counsel to one of the biggest bank in Azerbaijan (acting as Borrower) in connection to a number of multi-million unsecured Loan.

Acting as local legal counsel to one of major Middle Eastern Bank in connection to multi-million unsecured Loan Transactions under Master Murabaha.

Advised as local legal counsel for large European Financial Institution in connection to multi- million unsecured Loan Transactions provided to a number of Azerbaijani banks.

Advised on issuance of US$30M EuroBonds by one of the Banks in Azerbaijan with foreign capital participation.

Advising a large Japanese Bank on acquisition of an interest in a loan and facility arrangement involving “Baku-Tbilisi-Jeyhan” main export pipeline as a security. Conducting due-diligence and preparing a number of memorandums, advising on effectiveness and due registration of respective land and facility hypothecation agreements etc.

advised US Export-Import Bank on secured loan to Lokomotiv JSC, a subsidiary of Kazakh national rail company, to renew locomotives park;

advised BNP Paribas on a secured USD 100 million syndicated facility to Eastcomtrans LLP, a large Kazakh transport company, to purchase rolling stock;

advised Samsung C&T and KEPCO on their investments in the Balkhash Power Plant (debut Independent Power Producer project in Kazakhstan with total value USD 4 bn.) where GRATA, among other things, drafted and negotiated with the Government of Kazakhstan an unprecedented international treaty between Kazakhstan and South Korea (signed in 2011);

advised EuroChem, Russia’s largest mineral fertilizer producer, on its investment in the Chemical Producing Plant in South Kazakhstan (USD 2 bn. total value infrastructure project) where GRATA, among other things, drafted and negotiated with the Government of Kazakhstan unprecedented host government agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and a foreign investor (signed in January 2012);

advised Credit Suisse, UBS Investment Bank and Visor Capital as Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, Renaissance Capital as Joint Bookrunner and Halyk Finance as Co-Manager on the public offering of JSC KCell, the largest cellular service provider in Kazakhstan, including on the listing of GDRs on LSE and shares on Kazakh stock exchange;

advised International Finance Corporation on its investment on USD 25 million in the Eurasia Real Estate Development Company (Eurasia RED) to build a premium-class retail center in Almaty;

Advising one of the major Russian investment banks in a financing of construction of a gold processing plant on the second largest gold deposit in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising EBRD in the course of financing Centerra Gold Inc. in the amount of USD150 million in the context of taking security over the assets of subsidiary companies Kumtor Gold Company and Kumtor Operating Company and a thorough legal due diligence on the subsidiaries to confirm necessary operational licensing documents.

Advising a group of foreign private investors in connection with acquisition of a stake in the Kyrgyz bank, including full legal due diligence of the target company and obtaining the National Bank’s preliminary consent for the purchase of bank’s shares.

Advising EBRD on the capital markets law reform project in the Kyrgyz Republic. Participated in assessment of the local legal and regulatory environment to identify priorities and provide recommendations for necessary reforms.

Advising a US multinational financial services corporation on the issues of business conduct and legal assessment of possible impacts of introduction of amendments to Payment Systems Law in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Advising one of the leaders in global payments and a technology company on introducing new money transfer services on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic including use of electronic money.

Advising an American licensed international money remittance operator on the issues of business conduct, registration of a payment system and reporting requirements of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Successful registration of an operator of money-transfer system in the registrar of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Advising Eximbank of Russia (Roseximbank) on the master facility agreement with Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund.

Advising Export-Import Bank of China on the foreign currency loan facility provided to the Chinese-Kyrgyz gold mining company for the construction of infrastructure at one of the gold mines in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Advising Agricultural Bank of China on the foreign currency loan facility provided to TAN DEM LLC for financing the aluminum alloy radiator production line equipment.

Advising Tianjin Cement, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned engineering conglomerate Sinoma, on financing and building of cement factory in the south of Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Burford Capital, the world’s largest provider of arbitration and litigation finance, on taking security over assets in Kyrgyzstan to back a financing advanced to an international investor for filing an international arbitration case against the government of Kyrgyzstan.

Advising ACDI/VOCA, an international development nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., on legal aspects of establishing the first ever Western-type private equity fund in Kyrgyzstan.

Representing Bank CenterCredit, a major bank in Kazakhstan, in a dispute over a real estate in Kyrgyzstan worth over 50 million US dollars.

Advising China Development Bank in relation to 120 million USD loan in favour of a gold mining company for a gold mine financing, conducted a legal due diligence.

Advising China Development Bank in relation to 16.3 million USD loan in favour of a gold mining company for financing the construction of a carbon-in-pulp plant and conducted a due diligence.

Advising Open Society Foundation on the foreign currency loan facility provided to American University of Central Asia for refinancing the construction of the new university campus.

Advising Sucres & Denrées, major global sugar conglomerate, on multiple rounds of sugar production financing provided to the sugar monopolist in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising on a regular basis major global development finance institutions such as European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Fund, China Development Bank, as well as international banks, investments funds, and private companies on various financing instruments advanced to leading banks and major industrial enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

Advising VTB Bank, a major Russian sovereign investment bank, on financing of construction of gold processing plant at Jerooy, the second largest gold ore field in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Tianjin Cement, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned engineering conglomerate Sinoma, on financing and building of cement factory in the south of Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Fresenius, major global dialysis provider, on the first ever PPP project in Kyrgyzstan, which envisaged provision of hemodialysis services in the country’s largest cities.

Advising EBRD on capital markets law reform project in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which goal is to reform the legal and regulatory environment to boost modern capital market activities, instruments, and infrastructure in two countries.

Advising Nonghyup Bank (South Korea) on sale of a mortgage portfolio securing a number of loans advanced to a Korean development company for construction of a huge residential complex in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Eurasian Development Bank on financing of coal procurement by the major national power company in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Sucres & Denrées, major global sugar conglomerate, on multiple rounds of sugar production financing provided to the sugar monopolist in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on financing of a company providing water supply and waste water management services to residents of the city of Kant in Kyrgyzstan with a view to modernise the water and sewage network in the city.

Advising Deutsche Bahn on the whole range of local legal issues and carrying out a due diligence related to acquisition of a Kazakhstan-based logistics company with a network of offices and operations across Central Asia, Caucasus, and Russia.

Advising Burford Capital, the world’s largest provider of arbitration and litigation finance, on taking security over assets in Kyrgyzstan to back a financing advanced to an international investor for filing an international arbitration case against the government of Kyrgyzstan.

Advising ACDI/VOCA, an international development nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., on legal aspects of establishing the first ever Western-type private equity fund in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Eurasian Development Bank on the matters related to operation of investment funds in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Representing Bank CenterCredit, a major bank in Kazakhstan, in a dispute over a real estate in Kyrgyzstan worth over 50 million US dollars.

Advising International Finance Corporation (IFC) on legal aspects of implementing a road tolling project in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Citibank N.A. on enforceability and other issues related to entering into an ISDA agreement with a counterparty in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Open Society Foundation, an international grantmaking network founded by business magnate George Soros, on financing advanced to American University of Central Asia for greenfield construction of a central campus in Bishkek.

Advising Demir-Halk Bank (Nederland) N.V. on a syndicated loan provided to a Turkish development company for construction of shopping center Bishkek Park in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Advising International Finance Corporation (IFC) on legal aspects of implementing a road tolling project in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Citibank N.A. on enforceability and other issues related to entering into an ISDA agreement with a counterparty in Kyrgyzstan.

Advising Open Society Foundation, an international grantmaking network founded by business magnate George Soros, on financing advanced to American University of Central Asia for greenfield construction of a central campus in Bishkek.

Advising Demir-Halk Bank (Nederland) N.V. on a syndicated loan provided to a Turkish development company for construction of shopping center Bishkek Park in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Russia

Moscow:

Legal support of major Chinese banks' lending transactions with Russian banks, including due diligence of borrowers and issuing legal opinions on transactions;

Advising an international payment system in connection with the prospective launch of a new loyalty program;

Advising an international financial services company on the offering of non-registered shares of a US corporation in Russia;

Advising a major Chinese bank in connection with the proposed financing of construction of a manganese refining plant in Russia, including the due diligence of a corporate status and good standing of the borrower and the owner of the plant, the required approvals for construction and subsoil use;

Representing a Kazakhstani non-profit making organisation in connection with issue to its benefit of a banking guaranty by a major Russian bank;

Advising a European bank in connection with granting a EUR 141 million loan facility to a Russian manufacturer (i.e., preparing and negotiating mortgage and pledge agreements);

Advising a private equity fund in connection with mezzanine financing of a Russian manufacturer (i.e., conducting due diligence of the borrower group of companies, preparing and negotiating pledge agreements);

Advising a Russian bank in connection with assignments of the rights of claim under consumer loan agreements (i.e., reviewing agreements, preparing legal opinions).

Uzbekistan

Advising on general matters of Uzbek law, conducting due diligence check and analysis with respect to target companies, assisting with finance and security structure under the first direct private sector Islamic lending in Uzbekistan with ICD

Advising a consortium of leading Chinese banks in connection with US$3.5 billion syndicated secured loan transaction under the Central Asian Gas Pipeline project in Uzbekistan (the "Best Project Finance

Deal of the Year

" by the ALB Law Awards 2009).

Advising on general matters of Uzbek law, conducting due diligence check and analysis with respect to target companies, assisting with finance and security structure under the first direct private sector Islamic lending in Uzbekistan with ICD.

Acting for leading international financial institutions on a series of large private sector investment projects and debt restructuring in Uzbekistan.

Advising multilateral financial institutions including ADB, EBRD and IFC on projects in Uzbekistan involving combination of a senior debt and equity investment into Uzbek banks.

Advising a major Dutch bank on security issues under a syndicated credit facility applied for the financing of working capital in relation to cotton trading and related costs of cotton trading operators in Central Asia.

Advising a leading Russian bank on matters of Uzbek law in a cross border secured transactions involving working capital financing for oil/gas service company.

Advising Barclays Bank PLC on regulatory issues relating to entering into derivatives transactions with the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

Advising the Asian Development Bank on a number of projects involving multi-million dollar direct investments mainly in the sphere of banking and refinancing.